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Syracuse Development Academy

The Top Provider of Elite Soccer Player Development in Central New York

Youth Development Program

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

 YDP is designed to develop ALL youth athletes.

All players will develop their skills, physicality and field sense while promoting good sportsmanship.

Players receive training based on a specific curriculum
for ages 4 - 9. YDP is the Initial Stage for players.

Sessions are run by professionally licensed coaches.

Initial Stage
Age Breakdown (U4-U9)

• Young players from ages 4 to 9 love to play. Therefore, all practices should be based on fun games!

• Players must spend the maximum time possible in contact with the ball and experiment by themselves.

• For the first time, the player builds a relationship with other players. We give different responsibilities to the players in order to develop teamwork skills.

• Basic motor skills like walking, running or jumping have to be combined with ball handling and ball control.

• Individual and collective games are essential for the player at this age to experiment with the ball.

• At this stage, players begin to participate in 4v4 matches.

Technical Emphasis

• Passing and Receiving   • Dribbling     • Shooting

By the end of the season the player should be capable of:

• Handling the ball with both feet and both hands.   
• Occupying the original position during the game once an action is finished.
• Basic coordinated movements with and without the ball.

Initial Stage Curriculum Objectives

Scrimmage: Take up good positions during the game.

Technical: Improve basic individual technique

Physical: Develop coordination and basic motor skills with and without the ball.

Psychosocial: Increase confidence with the ball.

Contact Us

Syracuse Development Academy

7250 State Fair Blvd 
Baldwinsvile, New York 13027

Phone: 315-727-3138
Email: [email protected]

Syracuse Development Academy

7250 State Fair Blvd 
Baldwinsvile, New York 13027

Phone: 315-727-3138
Email: [email protected]
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